Human Resources Business Partner (12 Month Maternity Leave Coverage)

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for a 12-month maternity leave coverage. This role offers tactical HR support on staffing, employee relations, and compliance, fostering a collaborative and innovative workplace. Ideal candidates will possess strong coaching skills and a degree in a related field, with opportunities for growth in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life

RRSP plan with company match

On-demand learning courses

Qualifications

• 3-5 years HR experience required.
• CHRP designation is an asset.
• Bilingual (French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Resolve employee relations issues and conduct investigations.
• Build morale and improve workplace relationships.
• Analyze data trends and provide reports.

Skills

Coaching

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Knowledge of recruitment practices

HR software knowledge

Communication

Education

Degree in related field

CHRP designation

Bilingual (French)

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner (12 Month Maternity Leave Coverage)

Join to apply for the Human Resources Business Partner (12 Month Maternity Leave Coverage) role at Wintrust Financial Corporation.

At FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), we are proud to promote a workplace that fosters growth and innovation. We employ a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Our open concept and creative culture foster teamwork and present opportunities for growth within the organization. FIRST Canada is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $62 billion in assets.

We offer a flexible, hybrid-work model, and our FIRST Flex program provides opportunities to work internationally.

Benefits include:

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and health spending account
• Financial benefits: RRSP plan with a generous company match
• Educational benefits: on-demand learning courses

We support work/life balance and promote growth-from-within opportunities.

Why join us?

• Encouraging entrepreneurial spirit
• Multiple development and upward mobility opportunities

Job Description Summary:

This 12-month contract role provides tactical HR support to managers and employees on staffing, employee relations, benefits, time tracking, and other HR-related issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Resolving employee relations issues and conducting investigations
• Building morale, improving workplace relationships, and boosting productivity and retention
• Analyzing data trends and providing regular reports to inform decisions
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and collaborating with legal
• Assisting with recruitment and overseeing sales contracts and compensation agreements
• Communicating about payroll and benefits
• Maintaining HRIS and employee records
• Supporting performance appraisals and liaising with HR department
• Maintaining accurate job descriptions and interpreting HR policies
• Partnering with training to develop workforce training plans
• Maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Staying current with employment legislation
• Providing internal reporting and facilitating workforce insights and succession planning

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven coaching abilities for employees and management
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Excellent time management
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of recruitment practices and employment laws
• Advanced computer skills and HR software knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Degree in related field with 3-5 years HR experience
• CHRP designation (asset)
• Bilingual (French) (asset)

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources